Antibodies to Kidd,Kell,and Duffy Blood Group Antigens Share All the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

Antibodies to Kidd,Kell,and Duffy blood group antigens share all the following characteristics except:

• A) can cause hemolytic disease of the newborn.
• B) usually detected only by the indirect antiglobulin test.
• C) enhanced with enzyme treatment.
• D) can cause transfusion reactions.

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